pacifier teeth​

When to Wean The best time to wean off a pacifier teeth is between 6-12 months of age. The sooner the easier. Giving up the pacifier doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Just make sure you have a plan and follow through with it. Not following through can make weaning the pacifier teeth​ significantly more difficult for you and your child. Most parents report that weaning off the pacifier was easier than they thought and that When to Wean The best time to wean off a pacifier is between 6-12 months of age. The sooner the easier. Giving up the pacifier doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Just make sure you have a plan and follow through with it. Not following through can make weaning the pacifier significantly more difficult for you and your child. Most parents report that weaning off the pacifier was easier than they thought and that

Pacifier Use

is very controversial among professionals. Conflicting professional advice may confuse many parents, many of whom depend on pacifiers to help calm or help their baby sleep. While there are benefits to pacifier use, there are certainly risks in overuse or not weaning in a timely manner. Pacifiers teeth are not bad, but there is a time and a place for pacifier use.

When Pacifiers are Useful

• To calm a newborn

• Pacifier sucking can organize babies

• Used in feeding therapy for suck training

• Can reduce reflux symptoms in infants

Inappropriate or Over Use

• Can interfere with hunger/satiety cues

• Lengthy use can inhibit the development of tongue and jaw movements for feeding and speech

Potential Problems/Complications

• Feeding problems

• Speech problems

• Ear Infections

• Poor teeth alignment

Ways to Eliminate the Pacifier

There is no right or wrong way. Find what works for you and your child.

• Gradually reduce pacifier opportunities during “less stressed” situations

• Then progressively reduce pacifier opportunities during “more stressed” situations

• Use only in the crib or only at night

• Replace pacifier with a “lovie” (blanket or stuffed animal, etc.)

• Keep your child’s hands busy so he is less likely to use a pacifier or thumb

• Cut the top of the pacifier off so it becomes “broken” and less appealing

• Give it away to a newborn, or leave it out for the Pacifier Fairy to take

• Trade the pacifier for a prize or privilege

• Cold turkey

If your child has feeding or speech problems because of the pacifier or you need help weaning, please call us. We are here to help.

FAQ

• can a newborn sleep with a pacifier ?

Answer : No

• how to sterilize pacifiers

Answer :Yes

• when to introduce pacifier

  Answer : Around 3 to 4 week